Westside Primary serves 192 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 192 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Westside Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Westside Primary's student population of 192 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
192 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Westside Primary is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
12%
22%
Black
7%
33%
White
70%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Westside Primary?
192 students attend Westside Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Westside Primary students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Westside Primary?
Westside Primary has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Westside Primary offer ?
Westside Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-1 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Westside Primary part of?
Westside Primary is part of Wicomico County School District.
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